Chapter 139 Semi-automatic Arrow Launcher 1.0
In fact, theoretically speaking, this is similar to a steam ball steam machine, and its power cannot even reach the efficiency of the Newcomen steam engine.
If compared with the Watt steam engine, its power is only one 250,000th of a pity.
But for today's Antolia, it is good enough.
Leon knows very well that the development of anything cannot be achieved overnight, but is a step-by-step process.
What's more, this device that looks like a rotating ball is just Antolia's first-generation product.
He had never thought about using this thing to pull a steam locomotive, nor had he ever considered using such a thing directly for industrial production.
So...
when the dwarf craftsman named Hillman suddenly proposed that he was inspired by it and worked with the craftsmen of Antolia to create a brand new weapon they called a semi-automatic arrow launcher. At that time, Leon was actually extremely shocked.
Unexpectedly, after the first-generation steam engine, I actually got a surprise that I had never expected.
"Is this thing... semi-automatic?"
Leon circled around the large iron box placed on the edge of the field and asked with some uncertainty.
(Note: Don’t scold me yet. This weapon is a bit too tight. Mr. Lai will scold it for you later!)
"Yes!"
Hillman nodded quickly in response.
"Driven by steam, the hollow sphere installed in the center of the device can rotate quickly, which shows that the steam can indeed provide power as you said!" "So we fixed the
hollow sphere on the crossbar Threads are added so that the ball can rotate from one end of the crossbar to the other while it is constantly rotating." "
And this allowed us... no, it gave him! A bold idea!"
said At this point, Hillman pushed out a very young craftsman from the crowd: "Scope felt that since the power of steam can push the ball to rotate, can it also replace human power to pull the bowstring?" "Therefore, this is how it works
. This led to the birth of the semi-automatic arrow launcher in front of me."
As a proud dwarf, Hillman's character prevented him from doing stupid things such as taking exclusive credit, so he gave the screen to the young man in an extremely open manner. artisan.
"The Marquis..."
When meeting his lord for the first time, the young man named Scoop was obviously a little nervous, so much so that he stuttered a bit when he spoke.
"Relax, just introduce it in a way you are familiar with." Leon said pleasantly.
Leon has always valued Antolia's technical talents, especially young people like Xiang Scoop. He is not even twenty years old now, but he can at least fight for Antolia for another forty years. !
Then retire and re-employ, continue to work hard, and create a better tomorrow for the Jimena family!
"Is that so..."
Scoop muttered silently, and then carefully pulled the lever behind the semi-automatic quiver... In an instant, arrows shot out of the quiver, and then hit the air. It continuously decelerated during the friction process and fell to the ground not far from the target.
"The design of this weapon is not perfect at the moment, and the power provided by steam is also slightly insufficient. Therefore... the effective killing range of these semi-automatic quivers is actually less than twenty meters away." "If it is more than twenty meters
. , it will be like this..."
Scoop introduced carefully.
All in all, the semi-automatic quiver in front of us is only a semi-finished product. Since the power provided by the first-generation steam engine is not satisfactory, the bow string installed inside the quiver cannot be fully drawn for the time being.
It's just that...
Leon felt more or less like taking off his pants and farting.
Although he has always advocated more attempts to use steam engines in other fields, this thing seems to work without a steam engine!
Moreover, the bed crossbow from the previous generation seems to be somewhat similar in function.
The power and range of a single arrow have become smaller, but the number of arrows that can be fired has increased.
how to say?
Leon feels that this thing is actually a bit tasteless.
However, no matter how useless it is, this is the first invention based on the steam engine by Antolian craftsmen.
And Leon finally discovered a blind spot that he had previously ignored.
In this era...it seems there is no continuous crossbow yet? !
"This is indeed a good idea, but it is not suitable for use on the battlefield."
Although he admired the innovative spirit of Antolian craftsmen, Leon still said truthfully: "One is that the range is too close, and the other is that the range is too close. The second is that the power is too small, and the third is that it is difficult to transport."
"And... even without a steam engine, it is actually possible to achieve dozens of arrows in succession." "
Unless a steam cannon that shoots cobblestones can be developed, Or we can create a built-in steam engine that is smaller in size and more efficient, otherwise this kind of thing is of little significance." "
No steam engine?"
In the days of developing steam engines all day long, Antolia's craftsmen actually already have a little bit of knowledge. It means getting into trouble.
After a little nudge from Leon, he suddenly realized how ridiculous the so-called semi-automatic arrow launcher in front of him was.
"Your Majesty the Marquis..."
Hillman couldn't help but blush, and even his voice became a little embarrassed.
But the most embarrassing thing is actually Scoop. The masterpiece he confidently showed to the Marquis is actually a big toy that has no practicality at all?
It's just that...
the steam cannon that the Marquis mentioned...
For a moment, Scoop suddenly thought. If he could build a steam cannon, or improve the arrow launching device in front of him...
However, Leon He didn't notice the look of determination that flashed across Scoop's face.
Because at this time, he was explaining his understanding of repeating crossbows and steam engines to Hillman:
"It must be possible to fire continuously!"
"Assemble a small arrow box on the top or side of the repeating crossbow, and pull the trigger. When an arrow is fired, every time the arrow is fired, the arrows in the quiver need to automatically fall into the firing slot, so that the soldiers can achieve continuous shooting." "In
addition, for the steam engine you built, you can Consider installing a condenser, which is an external device that quickly cools water vapor into a liquid state. It may have unexpected effects."
I had only mentioned it briefly before, but if I had been more detailed in my description, Maybe when I come here next time, the craftsmen of Antolia will give me an even bigger surprise!
Leon has always believed in this.
(End of chapter)